Uxmal & The Puuc Route: A Journey of Renewal, Ancestry & Presence
- Gabriela Rocha Caballero
- Oct 19
- 3 min read
The Mayan town of Uxmal, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is a place of breathtaking beauty and deep cultural significance.
Nestled in the heart of the Yucatán Peninsula, this sacred land carries the echoes of an ancient civilization that lived in harmony with nature.
Each visit invites you to awaken ancient memory, walk in presence, and reconnect with the rhythm of the earth and your ancestry.
The Puuc Route
The Puuc Route is a 40-kilometer journey that begins in Uxmal and weaves through ceremonial sites like Kabah, Sayil, Xlapak, and Labná — each adorned with hundreds of Chaac masks, symbols of the rain god and the Maya’s deep connection to the rhythms of the Earth.
Founded around A.D. 700, Uxmal remains one of the most magnificent cities of the ancient Maya, celebrated for its sacred geometry, architectural harmony, and precise astronomical alignments.
The Pyramid of the Magician, with its unique elliptical base, rises from the land like a sacred sentinel — a place of wonder, reflection, and ancestral memory.
Reconnect with Ancestral Knowledge
Step into the rich legacy of the Maya civilization as you walk among the ruins of Uxmal and other Puuc Route archaeological sites.
Our guided experiences, led by local historians and storytellers, offer insights into Mayan cosmology, architecture, and sacred rituals — all within landscapes that still pulse with ancestral wisdom.
Experience a Heart-Awakening Cacao Ceremony
For centuries, cacao has been used as a sacred medicine — a bridge between heart and spirit.
During your stay, you’ll join a traditional Mayan cacao ceremony, setting new intentions while blending with the natural and historical essence of this sacred land.
Stay in a Historic Eco-Lodge
Just steps from the Pyramid of the Magician lies The Lodge at Uxmal, a rustic-luxury eco-resort surrounded by tropical gardens and a working cacao plantation.
Relax in two outdoor swimming pools, visit the Choco-Story Museum, and learn the sacred story of cacao — one of the Maya’s most treasured gifts to the world.
Wake up to panoramic views of the pyramid, enjoy fresh fruits from the plantation, and immerse yourself in a setting where nature, culture, and comfort meet.
Practice Mindfulness in Nature
Surrounded by lush greenery, Uxmal offers the perfect environment for daily walking meditations, journaling, and quiet reflection.
Each moment in this land invites you to pause — to breathe — to listen.
Give Back to the Land
Join our Social Responsibility Tour and bring positive impact to the local Mayan community of San Simón.
Together, we’ll donate school supplies and clothing, ensuring that our journey supports the people who keep these traditions alive.
Journey with Be a Conscious Traveler
When you visit Uxmal, you naturally embrace a journey of renewal, ancestry, and presence.
You’ll escape the rush, reconnect with your roots, and experience tranquility in Uxmal’s timeless beauty.
Be a Conscious Traveler offers an immersive women’s adventure through the Puuc Route — inside a living cacao plantation.
Discover the women's retreat itinerary: beaconscioustraveler.com/soulful-cacao-uxmal-womenretreat
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